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How to get fromVarna to Rilaby train, unknown, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Varna to Rila by train, unknown, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Varna to Boykatrain train Ic
    2. Walk from Boyka to Rilaunknown unknown
    7h 28m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Samokovbus bus
    3. Walk from Samokov to Rilaunknown unknown
    10h 3m

  3. Fly, train, travel

    1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane VAR - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Kostenetstrain train
    3. Walk from Kostenets to Rilaunknown unknown
    4h 42m

  4. Shuttle, bus, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Plovdivshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Yakorudabus bus
    3. Walk from Yakoruda to Rilaunknown unknown
    9h 12m

Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Varna to Rila.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 483.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Rila, Sofia, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Varna to Rila. However, you can take the train to Boyka then travel to Rila. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Rila via Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Plovdiv, and Samokov in around 10h 3m.

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